Dexter - Season 4 episode guide

Guest starring John Lithgow, the fourth season of Dexter premieres in the UK exclusively on FX on 20th August 2010 at 10pm.

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Episode 1: Living The Dream

For most, Dexter is living the dream. New dad, beautiful wife, steady job... but for Dexter, all he wants to do is wake up. Exhaustion, sleepless nights, no time to kill... has Dexter taken on more than he can chop? Meanwhile Deb and the rest of Miami Metro Homicide encounter a surprise visit from a familiar face.


Episode 2: Remains To Be Seen

Dexter the Meticulous becomes Dexter the Sloppy when he loses a dead body, and his mind, thanks to the pressures of fatherhood. Across town serial killer Trinity, remains as calm as ever whilst he stalks his next victim.


Episode 3: Blinded By The Light

Dexter just can’t seem to catch a break. Neighbourhood vigilantes watching his every move, Rita, insisting on driving him everywhere. Will Dexter’s dark passenger crack? Meanwhile, Debra and Lundy are closer than ever as they continue to make headway in the Trinity case.


Episode 4: Dex Takes A Holiday

Finally, the moment Dexter has been waiting for. Rita is out of town with the kids. It’s time for a cop who murdered her family to pay the price. But the more Dexter learns about his victim, the more he questions his loyalty to his family. Back at Miami Homicide, department protocol threatens LaGuerta and Batista’s personal relationship.


Episode 5: Dirty Harry

Lundy gone, Deb emotionally broken, Trinity still on the loose, there’s only one way Dexter knows how to make things right. But with Rita uncovering his best-kept secrets, will Dexter be up to the task? Meanwhile Batista and LaGuerta close in on the Vacation Murderers.


Episode 6: If I Had A Hammer

Dexter has met his match. It appears great monsters think alike as Trinity and Dexter share more in common than we thought. Will he hold back killing Trinity now Dexter knows he stands to learn from him?


Episode 7: Slack Tide

It was only a matter of time since Doakes’ death that someone else on the force would become suspicious of Dexter. With Quinn following his every move, Dexter puts Trinity aside and focuses his efforts on a new victim, but did he make the right choice... Meanwhile Debra delves deeper into her father’s past.


Episode 8: Road Kill

When he discovers that Trinity is planning an out-of-town trip, Dexter sees an opportunity to ride along and gain insight into the mind of a fellow monster. But Dexter isn’t prepared for the startling revelations Trinity makes along the way.


Episode 9: Hungary Man

Dexter spends Thanksgiving with his rival but instead of family fun, the holiday takes a twisted turn at the Miller Residence. Back at the Morgan’s, Rita and Elliot get their hands dirty in more than just Turkey grease.


Episode 10: Lost Boys

A surprising new twist is unveiled this week when a 10 year old boy goes missing. A changed man, Dexter contemplates putting his dark passenger to bed, for good. But not before Trinity is 100 feet below sea level in a garbage bag...


Episode 11: Wish You Were Here

Arthur Miller begins to suspect the true identity of Kyle Butler and embarks on his own investigation. Meanwhile Miami Metro is closing in on Trinity. But will Dexter find him first?


Episode 12: The Getaway

Debra comes to terms with the truth about her brother and LaGuerta and Batista have to face the music. Rocky relationships aside, Dexter’s focus is killing Trinity. But will he go through with it?